Question

lets use the associative property to help us solve \\(2 \times 18\\).

complete the equations by breaking \\(18\\) into two smaller factors.

\\(2 \times 18 = 2 \times\\) select factors of 18
\\(2 \times 18 = 6 \times\\)
\\(2 \times 18 =\\)

Explanation:

Factor the number 18

Using the Factoring Numbers knowledge point

$$ 18 = 3 \times 6 $$

Apply the associative property

Using the Associative Property knowledge point

$$ 2 \times 18 = 2 \times (3 \times 6) = (2 \times 3) \times 6 = 6 \times 6 $$

Calculate the final product

Using the Basic Multiplication knowledge point

$$ 6 \times 6 = 36 $$

Answer:

Let's use the associative property to help us solve \(2 \times 18\).

Complete the equations by breaking 18 into two smaller factors.

\(2 \times 18 = 2 \times\) <blank>\(3 \times 6\)</blank>
\(2 \times 18 = 6 \times\) <blank>\(6\)</blank>
\(2 \times 18 =\) <blank>\(36\)</blank>